Finding the Third Proportional to 122.88 and 280.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 122.88 and 280.13 is: 638.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122.88 : 280.13 = 280.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122.88/280.13 = 280.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122.88x = 280.13 × 280.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122.88x = 78,470.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,470.02/122.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638.62
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